Misfiring France lean on brilliant back line at Euro 2024

Les Bleus have scored only three times in four games so far at the European Championship, once from a penalty by Mbappe and twice via opposition defenders, including Jan Vertonghen's own goal which sealed a 1-0 win over Belgium in the last 16 on Monday.

French players celebrate after winning the 2014 World Cup qualifying play-off second leg football match between France and Ukraine at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. AFP PHOTO

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Kylian Mbappe and France's attack might be misfiring, but a solid foundation can be more important at a major tournament and an outstanding defence has helped carry them to the

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Misfiring France lean on brilliant back line at Euro 2024

Les Bleus have scored only three times in four games so far at the European Championship, once from a penalty by Mbappe and twice via opposition defenders, including Jan Vertonghen's own goal which sealed a 1-0 win over Belgium in the last 16 on Monday.

French players celebrate after winning the 2014 World Cup qualifying play-off second leg football match between France and Ukraine at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. AFP PHOTO

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